New Britain CT
The Moon to be Featured at CCSU Planetarium Shows
The CCSU Copernican Planetarium and Observatory is presenting a show on the Moon. The CCSU Planetarium says, The celestial object most easily seen in the nighttime sky is the Moon. Let’s learn all about our nearest neighbor in space prior to CCSU’s Observe the Moon Night at our next free public planetarium shows. The events […]
CCSU Planetarium Hosting “100 Hours of Astronomy”
The CCSU Planetarium is celebrating the International 100 Hours of Astronomy. “Join us for free ‘open planetarium’ hours,” the Planetarium says, “12:15-1:15 PM, Wednesday through Friday, October 2-4.” “Meet the planetarium director! Get a sneak peak at upcoming planetarium shows! Get your astronomy questions answered! Make a planisphere! Free swag!” adds the Planetarium The event […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Sep 30th to Oct 6th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, October 6, 2024 include
New Britain Public Library Offering Free Tutoring to New Britain Teens
The New Britain Public Library says that, “We’re excited to announce the return of the New Britain Public Library Homework Center.” “The Homework Center,” the Library says is, “a free one-on-one tutoring service.” The program is set to begin on October 2, 2024 and continue to May 29, 2025. The Library says that the Homework […]
Lt Gov Bysiewicz Joins Local Democrats in Rally Ahead of November Elections
Editor’s Note: Journalism by Dr Frank Gerratana contributed to this article. Lt Gov Susan Bysiewicz (D) joined New Britain Democrats Tuesday at Five Churches Brewing in an election rally, as the autumn election season gets underway. Democratic Party Chair Chris Anderson welcomed the assembled activists and dignitaries to build excitement for the most active part […]
Our 24th Presentation to City Elected and Appointed Officials Over the Past Year: 9-25-24. Documentation for our file.
To: City Council Members, City Elected and Appointed Officials, and Flooding Victims Living in the Allen St. Basin and the Hampton-Eton Sub-Basin: Director Moriarty reported 9-23-24, he will be hosting a Public Information Meeting in late October or early November to go through the various aspects of the Project. He is hoping to get a […]
Stewart Announces She is Not Seeking Reelection
Mayor Erin Stewart (R) announced that she will not seek re-election in 2025, instead saying that she will decide in early 2025 whether to, again, run for governor. Stewart’s announcement comes at a time when she has been embroiled in another scandal involving her father, former Mayor Timothy Stewart (R) who, again, made bigoted comments […]
Friends of New Britain Public Library Hosting Fall Book Sale
“It’s almost here,” say Friends of New Britain Public Library, “the long-awaited Fall Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of the New Britain Public Library.” “Thanks to generous donations from our patrons,” the organization says, “we offer lots of great reads for all ages. If you happen to be in the library over the next […]
Council Resolution Calls on Tim Stewart to be Removed from City Commission
Former Mayor Timothy Stewart (R) is facing a Council resolution calling for his removal from the city School Building Committee in the wake of yet another in a history of bigoted comments he has posted online. Stewart recently posed a racist comment online about Asian Americans, as he took part in a conversation apparently concerning […]
Asian Pacific American Community Speaks Out Against Former Mayor Tim Stewart Racist Comments
Former Mayor Timothy Stewart (R) is once again facing criticism for bigoted comments online, this time directed at Asian Americans. NBC Connecticut News reported today about an online discussion about, “a post about the Trump campaign’s allegations of Haitian immigrants eating house pets in Ohio.” Another person had made a comment that, “I have a […]